Chapter One
He turned his bike into the alley, kicking it into third, releasing the clutch with his fingers. It was dark. Good. He continued weaving and curving around the dumpsters and debris. Shifting into second, he slowed his progress, there, the back of the alley, two figures. He came to a stop about five feet from them, he just watched them for a good thirty seconds. Shaking his head he stepped from the bike. Removing a satchel that was bungee corded to the back of the old cruiser. He looked down at the satchel, then tilted his head and looked at the two under the naked bulb that lit the doorway. Shaking his head, he grabbed the satchel in his left hand and turned toward them.
She was held by a big guy, and he held her by the throat. Her face was bruised, and her hair fell limply over it. Her clothes ripped and torn. She just hung limply from his arms. The biker just snarled a smile as he approached. "Have the money?" the big guy asked pulling the girl closer. The biker tossed the satchel to the ground, letting it fall open. The biker walked to the girl….taking her hand roughly and the other went to count the money. The biker turned the girl so that she was in front of him, turning his back on the man counting his money. He started to direct the girl to his bike. That's when he felt the large hand come down on his shoulder. "It's not enough" The man said behind him, tightening his grip. The biker leaned his lips in close to the girl's ear. The darkness his friend.
"I hope you can ride a bike." He said, as he slipped the keys into her palm. He let go of her, and gently pushed her forward. "That's what we agreed upon Jack." the biker hissed. "Fifty thousand. Now don't get greedy my friend." He stood in the darkness, the other still gripping his shoulder. "Not enough" he heard from behind him.
The biker let his chin slowly drop to his chest. In one movement, he brought his left hand up and placed it over the hand gripping his right shoulder. Holding it there, so it couldn't move. In one fluid motion, he ducked down while spinning 360 degrees. Standing again after having ducked under the arm now pinned to his left shoulder. He heard a grunt as he applied downward pressure. The elbow now on his shoulder was not designed to move in this direction. He heard the bikes engine roar to life. He jerked sharply down on the arm he held in front of him. He heard the scream from behind as the elbow snapped. He turned, saw the mans pained face, and leaned in. "You motherfucker!" the man said to the biker, holding his now useless arm. The bikers face close to the others…he hissed, " We had a deal you fuck. Call me when you have another girl." The biker turned and started walking toward the bike. Reaching inside his jacket and around to the pit of his back with both arms, he pulled out two Glock 45's.
When he reached the bike he looked at the girl. A distant look in her eyes. He said "Go" as he spun onto the seat, his back against hers…facing back down the alley, to make sure that no danger befell them as they exited the alley. Sure the slave trader had a gun. But the biker was pretty sure that he wouldn't be a problem. How many right-handed guys can shoot lefty? He wouldn't be using that right arm for a while.
He put the guns away as she drove onto the main road. He crossed his arms and took hold of the grip at the back of the bikes seat. Pushing off the foot pegs, he swung one foot around the back of the bike, at the same time lifting the other up and over the back of the seat. He settled his body in close to hers. Placing his arms around her. His lips close to her ear. The wind whipping across their bodies. "Ocean Drive" he said. "Know it?" She nodded her head. "I'll show you the place once we get there." They rode on in the early morning darkness, tears running down her cheeks.
Chapter Two
He led her up the stairs by the hand. At the top, he opened a door to the right, and directed her in. "You can sleep here." He said stopping in the doorway. She stood in the room, her back to him, her shoulders deflated. "You're free" he said gently.
"What?" she sobbed, not turning.